Brian Stepanek (February 6, 1971 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American actor. He is best known as his role as Arwin in the Disney Channel sitcom The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Other roles include "The Mathter" on Kim Possible, "Nugent the Dog" in Over the Hedge, and Gandu Three Echo in the film The Island and a Sector Seven Agent in Transformers. He did additional voiceovers in the movie Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. Another appearance is as a strange chef in What I Like About You and the sit-com, Malcolm In The Middle. He was also one of the co-hosts for the first ever Disney Channel Games. He also portrayed one of two Caucasian cops in Friday After Next. Another appearance was a few episodes in The West Wing.
Brian became interested in acting while in high school. He performed in various high school plays and competed in statewide drama competitions with classmates at Gilmour Academy. As a high school senior, he was elected student body president after a humorous speech poking fun at the school's "family" atmosphere. The students liked his funny humor and his energetic lifestyle.
Brian has been married since 2002, and has one son and a dog. He is a Cleveland sports fan and enjoys playing basketball.
Self:
- "The Disney Channel Games" (2007) (mini) TV mini-series .... Himself - Commentator
- New Year Sing-A-Long Bowl-A-Thon! (2006) (TV) .... Himself - host
- "The Disney Channel Games" (2006) (mini) TV mini-series .... Himself, commentator